Executive & Close Protection
Proportionate, professionally managed protection planned around your lifestyle, exposure and circumstances.
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Intelligence-led security & risk advisory
Sterling Risk Group
Preparation today. Protection always.
Executive protection without compromise.
Intelligence-led protection, risk advisory and secure mobility solutions for executives, families and organisations worldwide.
- Former military expertise
- International operations
- Executive standard
- Discreet by design
Sterling Risk Group
Understand the risk first. Then put the right protection in place.
Sterling Risk Group Ltd is a UK-registered security and risk advisory company. We help private individuals, family offices and organisations understand their exposure to risk, make informed security decisions and put proportionate protective measures in place.
We do not treat security simply as the deployment of personnel. We start with your circumstances, identify vulnerabilities, assess the threats and develop arrangements that suit how you live and work.
Our founder, Stephen Smith, brings more than 26 years across military, diplomatic, family office and private-sector security, in more than 48 countries. About Stephen
Prevention · Preparation · Protection
26+Years’ operational experience
48+Countries operated in
4Regions of focus
UKRegistered company
Our services
Solutions tailored to complex environments.
Consultancy, specialist protective support and the management of operational security, from a single assessment to a long-term arrangement.
Residential Security & Private Estate Protection
Assessment and management of security for residences, estates and multiple-property portfolios.
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Protective Intelligence & Threat Assessment
Threat assessment and monitoring that tells you what may affect you, how credible it is and what to do.
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Travel Risk Management & Secure Travel
Pre-travel assessments, journey management and secure movement, including private aviation and yachts.
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Security Consultancy & Risk Assessments
Independent surveys, reviews and practical recommendations you can understand and implement.
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Security Operations Management
Selection, coordination and oversight of qualified security personnel, with clear accountability.
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Crisis Preparedness & Operational Resilience
Emergency, escalation and continuity planning, so you are prepared before an incident occurs.
Read more about Crisis Preparedness & Operational ResilienceNot sure what you need?
That is often the right place to start. We will tell you what security you actually require, and why.
How we operate
A structured approach to every assignment.
- 01
Assess
We understand your environment and risk landscape.
- 02
Plan
We develop intelligence-led strategies and operational plans.
- 03
Protect
We deploy discreetly, maintaining a low profile and high awareness.
- 04
Adapt
We continuously monitor, evaluate and adapt to emerging threats.
How we work with you
- 01
Enquiry
Send a brief, discreet enquiry by form or email.
- 02
Confidential call
A short call to understand your situation and priorities.
- 03
Assessment
Where needed, we assess the risks and your existing arrangements.
- 04
Proposal
A written proposal setting out scope, responsibilities and costs.
- 05
Deployment
Agreed measures and people are put in place.
- 06
Review
We report, review and adjust as circumstances change.
Why clients choose us
Personal, accountable and discreet.
Discreet by design
Low-profile operations with minimal disruption.
Intelligence-led
We focus on prevention through information and preparation.
Executive standard
Professionalism and etiquette suited to high-level environments.
Global capability
Cross-border experience and international operational insight.
Intelligence
Protective intelligence, not just news.
Our intelligence brief covers the security developments that matter to people, travel and business: terrorism and protective security, protest activity, transport disruption, significant incidents and major events.
Every item answers four questions. What has happened? Why might it matter to you? What is the assessed level of concern? What practical action should be considered?
Preparation today.
Protection always.
Tell us about your requirements in confidence. You will speak directly with the person responsible for your arrangements.